A picturesque Georgia island with a violent history of racial injustice
St. Simons Island, off the coast of Georgia, is a paradise of beaches, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and nature ...
In the segregated south, Savannah’s first Black bus driver makes history
The year was 1961—a then 28-year-old Roger Shank did something no Black man in the city or the state of Georgia had ever done ...
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Tara Lyons makes history as acting US attorney in Georgia
In a historic appointment, Tara M. Lyons has become the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, or SDGA, ...
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Georgia lawmakers focus on regional budget goals
With more than 200 lawmakers under the gold dome, Georgia state senators and representatives are prioritizing regional ...
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In the segregated south, Savannah’s first Black bus driver makes history
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV ... In 1991, he became the first African American director of transportation. “Going through the ranks, it was just muscle for me. I didn’t have any training in ...
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Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum highlights MLK’s ties to Savannah
With MLK Jr. Day just around the corner, Savannah’s Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum is the perfect place to reflect on his legacy. The museum shines a light on ...